I went to test-drive the 25d yesterday. I made sure that it was in dynamic mode as some here suggested.

I think the performance is not bad at all and it would probably be adequate for most people. But while I was driving it, I caught myself thinking that I would like some extra torque from low down (probably a biased kind of thinking because if I didn't know that a 3.0d diesel existed maybe I would be happy with 25d)

Unfortunately there is not 3.0d in stock at the moment so I couldn't compare unfortunately.

Shame you didn't get to drive a 3.0d. Yes there is some turbo lag but you hardly notice it as your driving style adjusts to take it into account and I enjoy that shove as the turbo kicks in. It is significantly smoother than the 25d. Whether it's the peach or not is a matter of personal opinion. I absolutely love driving mine. Smooth, quiet and very powerful when needed. Real world I achieve 24mpg around town and the best I have had is 37mpg at motorway speeds on a 400 mile trip. I once had over 40mpg downhill with a back wind so I don't believe those that claim those as average figures for the 3.0d . 3000 miles on the clock now and no issues. ICTP updated to latest version and works just fine apart from flaky mobile phone app interface with car which is hit and miss....I just run Spotify via Bluetooth instead.

No issues on my 2018 model
ICTP (in Control Touch Pro) works really well once upgraded .

Some early models suffered from lack of upgrades to ICTP , but upgrades appeared to have sorted this out for nearly all people.

Later models in all JLR products are better built, be it Landrover or Jaguar , they seem to rush products to the market and then fix /update production in the first 2 years.
So I’d advise a later model if that’s possible.

ICTP is now on all new vehicles in some shape or form , the smaller system ICT ( In Control Touch) is slower to use and has no live traffic updates .

If you do buy make sure all software updates are carried out prior to picking it up.

Thank you all!
Great advice and information indeed!
I guess I would be better off going for a 2018 model hoping that it will have fewer issues.
Does anyone know when a major facelift is planned? I guess that MY2019 will not be a major facelift.

I changed my 180 bhp R-Sport for a 3.0 diesel a couple of months ago and don't regret it.

Circumstances have dictated that I haven't been able to drive it as much as I would have liked but yesterday, after a couple of weeks away without driving at all, I took it for a 50 mile spin just for fun which included the M40 and some nice sweeping A roads. I put it in Dynamic with an occasional venture into Sport + Dynamic.

I changed my 180 bhp R-Sport for a 3.0 diesel a couple of months ago and don't regret it.

Circumstances have dictated that I haven't been able to drive it as much as I would have liked but yesterday, after a couple of weeks away without driving at all, I took it for a 50 mile spin just for fun which included the M40 and some nice sweeping A roads. I put it in Dynamic with an occasional venture into Sport + Dynamic.

I'm still smiling!

Resonates with me. I still find myself justifying going home the long way round!

I changed my 180 bhp R-Sport for a 3.0 diesel a couple of months ago and don't regret it.

Circumstances have dictated that I haven't been able to drive it as much as I would have liked but yesterday, after a couple of weeks away without driving at all, I took it for a 50 mile spin just for fun which included the M40 and some nice sweeping A roads. I put it in Dynamic with an occasional venture into Sport + Dynamic.

I'm still smiling!

Resonates with me. I still find myself justifying going home the long way round!

I went to test-drive the 25d yesterday. I made sure that it was in dynamic mode as some here suggested.

I think the performance is not bad at all and it would probably be adequate for most people. But while I was driving it, I caught myself thinking that I would like some extra torque from low down (probably a biased kind of thinking because if I didn't know that a 3.0d diesel existed maybe I would be happy with 25d)

Unfortunately there is not 3.0d in stock at the moment so I couldn't compare unfortunately.

Shame you didn't get to drive a 3.0d. Yes there is some turbo lag but you hardly notice it as your driving style adjusts to take it into account and I enjoy that shove as the turbo kicks in. It is significantly smoother than the 25d. Whether it's the peach or not is a matter of personal opinion. I absolutely love driving mine. Smooth, quiet and very powerful when needed. Real world I achieve 24mpg around town and the best I have had is 37mpg at motorway speeds on a 400 mile trip. I once had over 40mpg downhill with a back wind so I don't believe those that claim those as average figures for the 3.0d . 3000 miles on the clock now and no issues. ICTP updated to latest version and works just fine apart from flaky mobile phone app interface with car which is hit and miss....I just run Spotify via Bluetooth instead.

Just a correction on this. I got a shock today when I hit 40mpg on a short A road/B road run. Maybe engine is loosening-up? I was in Eco mode for part in traffic and then normal/sport for A road B road stretch. Not bad at all but low average speed.

I would recommend the 3L Diesel S as it has great performance, smoothness, roadholding and fuel economy. I drive mine in economy most of the time as the performance is stil good with a slip into sports for overtaking. Attached is my best fuel consumption over the past year. Good luck with your search.

I would recommend the 3L Diesel S as it has great performance, smoothness, roadholding and fuel economy. I drive mine in economy most of the time as the performance is stil good with a slip into sports for overtaking. Attached is my best fuel consumption over the past year. Good luck with your search.

Good heavens. I never get anywhere near those figures. What size wheels and tyres are you using? What are your typical journeys?